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Alford: JBE faces final year, race to replace him
John Bel Edwards, the man who won Louisiana’s two most expensive races for governor, has just $66,000 in his personal campaign finance account.
Baton Rouge’s Tim Temple announces bid for insurance commissioner
Republican Tim Temple, a wealthy insurance executive from Baton Rouge, will take a second crack at incumbent GOP Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon
‘LaPolitics’: Hillar Moore for attorney general?
There were two new names officially folded into the developing race for attorney general this month, and they may not be the last, according...
PAR report: State’s rainy day account growing
Louisiana is rebuilding its state savings account for tough times, after repeatedly taking out money to patch budget gaps during years of financial difficulties...
Metro Council to consider approving $200M in TIF bonds for Harveston
The East Baton Rouge Metro Council today will consider allowing the Harveston Economic Development District to issue up to $200 million
Small business group files suit over Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
An advocacy group for small businesses has filed a lawsuit seeking to block the Biden administration's efforts to forgive student loan debt for tens...
‘LaPolitics’: Baton Rouge’s Scott McKnight lone candidate so far for treasurer
With Treasurer John Schroder making aggressive moves in the governor's race, state Rep. Scott McKnight of Baton Rouge is creating his own foundation from...
McCollister: Endorsements for Nov. 8 election
Editor’s note: These endorsements are solely those of the author; Business Report does not make political endorsements.
Important statewide and local elections are set for...
See how much the mayor’s proposed stormwater fee would cost you
Mayor Sharon Weston Broome is proposing a stormwater utility fee that would raise about $36.5 million per year for reducing flood risk and improving water quality.
Jeff Landry officially announces run for governor
Republican Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry today launched his campaign for governor, marking him the first candidate to officially enter the 2023 race to...
Louisiana officials use campaign cash to buy LSU, Saints tickets
If you’re looking for tickets to an LSU or Saints game this year, you might want to ask an elected official for help.
Higher property taxes, scrapping ITEP suggested as ways to end state’s income taxes
State Rep. Richard Nelson, R-Mandeville, has launched a long-shot effort to eliminate Louisiana’s income taxes.
U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins proposes tax breaks to keep insurers from exiting state
With property insurance underwriters fleeing Louisiana, Congressman Clay Higgins has filed legislation that would offer generous tax breaks to insurance companies.
‘LaPolitics’: Three questions for the House majority leader
LaPolitics: There has been quite a bit of conversation about the direction forward for House Republicans and the challenges encountered this term. There’s even...
State constitutional amendment would give governments more time to roll millages forward
Amendment 5 on November’s ballot would give local taxing authorities more time to decide if they want to “roll forward” millages that dictate property taxes for businesses and homeowners.
Will Louisiana’s Senate candidates debate?
Will Louisiana voters have a chance to see the frontrunners in the state's Nov. 8 U.S. Senate election on a debate stage this fall?
Attorney General Landry pressing GOP senators to oppose energy permit reforms
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is leading a group of 18 Republican attorneys general in opposition to U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin’s proposed Energy Independence...
‘LaPolitics’: Attorney General Landry raises $2M with gator hunt
Most politicos believe a serious candidate for governor will need at least $4 million in cash on hand by qualifying next summer.
Louisiana voters see politicians as roadblock to renewable energy shift
Despite generally liking renewable energy, the majority of Louisiana voters oppose efforts to shift the state away from oil and gas,
Landry, GOP leaders, target ‘woke’ investment policies
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is among a number of Republican state officials aiming to change how state retirement plans are managed.
